Production Section Manager

Company Information

PACCAR is a Fortune 500 company established in 1905. PACCAR Inc is recognized as a global leader in the commercial vehicle, financial, and customer service fields with internationally recognized brands such as Kenworth, Peterbilt, and DAF trucks. PACCAR is a global technology leader in the design, manufacture and customer support of high-quality light-, medium- and heavy-duty trucks under the Kenworth, Peterbilt and DAF nameplates. PACCAR designs and manufactures advanced diesel engines and also provides customized financial services, information technology and truck parts related to its principal business. 

 

Whether you want to design the transportation technology of tomorrow, support the staff functions of a dynamic, international leader, or build our excellent products and services — you can develop the career you desire with PACCAR. Get started!

Division Information

Kenworth Truck Company is the manufacturer of The World’s Best® heavy and medium duty trucks. Kenworth is an industry leader in providing fuel-saving technology solutions that help increase fuel efficiency and reduce emissions. The company’s dedication to the green fleet includes aerodynamic trucks, compressed and liquefied natural gas trucks, and medium duty diesel-electric hybrids.

Requisition Summary

DIRECTS UNIT MANAGERS IN A LARGE MANUFACTURING AREA TO ATTAIN MATERIALS, SAFETY, AND QUALITY OBJECTIVES.  MUST BE ABLE TO WORK ANY SHIFT.

Job Functions / Responsibilities

• ASSIGNS WORK TO SALARIED SHOP PERSONNEL BY INSTRUCTING UNIT MANAGER(S) IN ACCORDANCE WITH PRODUCTION OBJECTIVES.


• PLANS, ORGANIZES AND IMPLEMENTS PROCEDURES TO MEET PRODUCTION SCHEDULES.


• MANAGES PROCESSING EFFORTS, RECOMMENDS OR INITIATES IMPROVEMENTS IN MATERIAL HANDLING METHODS, QUALITY, EQUIPMENT, OPERATING EFFICIENCY AND WORKING CONDITIONS.


• DIRECTS PROPER STAFFING, TRAINING, MOTIVATION AND SAFETY OF ASSIGNED EMPLOYEES,


• INITIATES OR APPROVES PERSONNEL ACTIONS INCLUDING PROMOTIONS, TRANSFERS, DISCIPLINARY MEASURES, ETC., IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMPANY POLICIES AND PROCEDURES.


• PREPARES OR DIRECTS PREPARATION OR REPORTS FOR MANAGEMENT AND COORDINATES ACTIVITIES WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS AS NECESSARY.


• MANAGES PROCESS IMPROVEMENT EFFORTS SUCH AS:  HIKE EVENTS, 5S, LINE DAMAGE AUDITS, SCRAP REDUCTION, REPETITIVE DPU REDUCTION, KAIZEN EVENTS, AND OUTSOURCING OPPORTUNITIES.


• PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR NEW PRODUCTION IMPLEMENTATION.


• PROVIDES COVERAGE FOR AREA MANAGERS ACROSS BOTH SHIFTS.


• MAY RECOMMEND CAPITAL EXPENDITURE IMPROVEMENTS AND PERFORM OTHER JOB DUTIES AS ASSIGNED


• ESTABLISH LONG-TERM LEADERSHIP GOALS.


• PERFORM OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED


• MUST MEET PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITION WITH OR WITHOUT ACCOMMODATION.

Qualifications

Education

BACHELORS DEGREE REQUIRED

Additional Job Board Information

PACCAR is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veteran/Disability.